Abrahamson withdraws from 3 cases
Long-time Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson has suddenly withdrawn from participating in three cases.
Man who alleged prosecutorial misconduct awarded $2.1M
A federal judge has awarded $1.8 million in damages to a former Maine man who was cleared of charges of sexually assaulting his wife.
Sheriff: Man facing 8th OWI offense tried to drink in front of deputy
Authorities in southern Wisconsin say a 56-year-old Cambria man arrested on suspicion of his 8th OWI offense tried to drink in front of a deputy.
$1M bail set for man charged with killing missing girl’s mom
Cash bond is set at $1 million for a 34-year-old man accused of killing a missing girl's mother in Milwaukee.
Federal appeals court OKs tax-free housing for clergy
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that a law giving clergy tax-free housing allowances is constitutional, overturning a ruling in Wisconsin that said it was an unconstitutional benefit and delivering a huge win to religious leaders who had fought to keep the substantial benefit.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over partisanship
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Lisa Neubauer and Brian Hagedorn cast each other Friday as tools of partisan interests who can’t be trusted, with both arguing in a debate that they are fair and impartial while their opponent in the April 2 election is not. Hagedorn, who […]
Senate version of expungement, prostitution surcharge up for public hearing
The Wisconsin Senate version of proposed legislation to expand the state’s expungement process is up for a public hearing next week.
Court reinstates lawsuits against lawyer accused of assaulting law firm employees
The Michigan appeals court has overturned key rulings and reinstated lawsuits against a popular personal-injury lawyer who is accused of sexually assaulting two women who worked at his Detroit-area firm.
Authorities: Arrest made in 43-year-old double murder
Authorities in Wisconsin's Marinette County say they have made an arrest in the 43-year-old fatal shootings of a young couple.
Hagedorn launches ad hours before Supreme Court debate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn is launching a new television ad branding his opponent Lisa Neubauer a tool for liberal groups hours before the two are scheduled to debate.
Wisconsin leaders demand National Guard sex assault review
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, both Democrats, demanded on Thursday that federal military officials review Wisconsin National Guard protocols for reporting and investigating sexual assault after Guard members alleged harassment, assault and retaliation for reporting incidents. The U.S. Air Force is already investigating [&hel[...]
Candidates for Milwaukee County bench to face off
The Milwaukee Bar Association is holding a forum next week for the two candidates running for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 40, the seat once held by Justice Rebecca Dallet.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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